I needed a drink after a full day at the conference. The bar was bustling with energy, the clinking of glasses and low hum of conversation creating a lively atmosphere. As I sat at the counter, nursing my whiskey, a vibrant young woman caught my eye. She was sitting a few stools down, her laughter infectious and her energy contagious. I couldn't help but steal glances at her, appreciating her radiant smile and the way her...